St Pat’s News
Director of Sport Report – August 9, 2018
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb.–
Mission Report – August 9, 2018
In recent weeks, the liturgical life of the College has been a strong presence in our community. The Boarding Community commenced their celebration of their first dinner in the new facilities with a prayerful liturgy in our Chapel. College Chaplain Fr Anthony has been celebrating Mass with our Year 8 students whilst they enjoy their…
St Patrick’s College Boarding Precinct Complete
After nearly two years and more than $7m spent on construction, St Patrick’s College was delighted this week to see the completion of its brand new boarding precinct. While our fortunate boarding students were able to move into their new accommodation at the start of 2018, construction workers remained on site until last Friday, building…
Boarding Bulletin Board – August 9, 2018
-‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T3)’ News around the Boarding Precinct It was a wonderful occasion this past Sunday when we were able to unveil our new Kitchen and Dining facilities for the Boarding Precinct. Over 130 friends, family, staff and our Boarders attended the historic event, which is now the final piece of our Precinct puzzle….
Information Technology Update – August 9, 2018
ICT in the Classroom Since the introduction of 1:1 devices for students at the College, the use of ICT in teaching and learning has increased extensively in an incredibly rich and powerful way. It is now at a point in many classrooms where if there are any issues with the devices working or connecting to…
KRC Update – August 9, 2018
Lunch times in the KRC The KRC is well utilised during lunch times and recess with many students coming to use the space. Sometimes boys are working on homework that is due the next session while others are revising their class notes and working steadily through their course work. Some students use the space to…
Careers Update – August 9, 2018
Amidst this- senior school- subject selection ‘season’- was- the- opening of the VTAC university selection- process for- current- Year 12s Featured on the- SPC Careers- — Home- Page is- an introductory- video to- VTAC processes- as well as- links to VTAC course search functions. Over the coming weeks the Year 12 cohort- will be offered…
Middle School Report – August 9, 2018
Our Social/Dance program concluded this week. Our Year 9 students have been enjoying the opportunity to participate in Ballroom Dancing Classes with the Year 9 students from Loreto College. Over 120 of our boys and 200 girls from Loreto took up this opportunity, which has proven once again how successful this activity continues to be….
Old Boys in the News – August 2018
Our Old Boys have been busy including: Congratulations to Old Collegian Darcy Coutts (SPC 2012-16), pictured above,– who has been selected in the Mountain Bike Australia elite downhill senior team to compete at the UCI World Championships in Switzerland next month. Great to see another Old Collegian wearing the green and gold and representing his…
Where are they now – John Lloyd (SPC 1961-67)
The College recently reconnected with John Lloyd (SPC 1961-67), who kindly returned to the College recently to talk to some of our current students. John recently announced his resignation as the Australian Public Service Commissioner – one of the nation’s most senior public servants. He shares his plans for retirement, which still involves fighting for…